39 - 41 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1FA

1. 7 Apr 2021

   Received by Torbay

2. 5 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• Pavement O/S Primark 27-33 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ES

  P/2025/0620 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 25m away

  2 x digital 75" illuminated LCD display screens, one each side of Street Hub unit. (See accompanying R4 P/2025/0619)

  Refused Advertising

• Pavement O/S Primark 27-33 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ES

  P/2025/0619 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 25m away

  The installation of 1x BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones. (See accompanying AD P/2025/0620)

  Refused Other

• 18 - 20 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5PL

  P/2023/0122 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 31m away

  Installation of 1 internally illuminated reto flex face sign with logo & 1 internally illuminated projection sign.

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 49 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ET

  P/2024/0576 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 42m away

  Change of Use from commercial/retail storage to residential, one dwelling.

  Granted Prior approval 11 docs
  Domestic

• 55 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ET

  P/2021/0407 Submitted 7 Apr 2021 64m away

  Installation of free standing advertising unit (FSU), containing single digital display.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• H And M 21 - 25 Union Street Torquay TQ1 1ER

  P/2021/0263 Submitted 4 Mar 2021 67m away

  Renovation, repair and re-modelling work to shopfront. Ground and first floor layout changes to subdivide into two units. (Revised plans received 21.05.21)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs
  Several homes

• P/2026/0530 Awaiting decision

  Marsh Toyota 59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated and non-illuminated signage, including 1 x pylon sign, 2 x fascia signs & 1 x welcome sign.

  21 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0470 Awaiting decision

  59 Totnes Road Paignton TQ3 3RE

  Illuminated signage to replace existing, including 2 x emblems, 2 x brand lettering, 1 x dealership name lettering and 1 x totem.

  28 Jul 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0125 Granted

  Harbour Light Restaurant North Quay Roundham Road Paignton TQ4 6DU

  Illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage & external lighting.

  2 Mar 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0450 Awaiting decision

  70 Windsor Road Torquay TQ1 1SZ

  Installation of four signs, including illuminated and non-illuminated signboard.

  20 Jul 2026 Advertising
• P/2026/0436 Awaiting decision

  31 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 3SB

  Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign with integrated projecting hologram display (Retrospective).

  13 Jul 2026 Advertising